{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1858-44-double-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-7205","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Starr Arms M1858 .44 Double Action Army Percussion Revolver - Serial 7205","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One Only. This is a very nice \"frontier worn\" condition Civil War Star Arms Model 1858 Double Action Army Percussion revolver bearing the serial number of\u003cstrong\u003e 7205\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating production in mid 1862. This revolver was made about 33% through a production run of around 21,500 revolvers, delivered to the U.S. Army 1862-1863. After this, starting at serial number 23,000, they moved to the requested Single Action Model of 1863, which cost HALF of what the earlier model did. This model also replaced the 6 inch barrel with a longer 8 inch barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the variations of the Starr Revolver carried six cartridges in the chambers. Our example has the serial number \u003cstrong\u003e7205\u003c\/strong\u003e on the trigger guard under the grip, the rear grip support, the barrel frame, the barrel under the rammer, the end of the grip, and even on the underside of the hammer. There is also a legible serial marking on the frame UNDER the hammer, which is almost always worn away. The cylinder however is marked with \u003cstrong\u003e10640\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it was swapped out at arsenal long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Markings include-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSTARR ARMS, Co. NEW. YORK.\u003c\/strong\u003e found on left side of frame.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSTARR'S PATENT JAN 16. 1856.\u003c\/strong\u003e found on right side of frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish on this Starr is definitely \"well worn\", showing almost a matte light gray patina from years of peppered oxidation and subsequent cleaning. This has made the geometry on the components a bit \"soft\", with wear around the edges, but it also gives it a really unique look. There is some wear around the loading rammer, and the front of the barrel, however all components are still intact. The grip is in good condition, having been sanded and refinished at some point. We still can however see traces of the original inspection cartouches on the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel still has the correct \"blade\" front sight in the dovetail, which shows a good amount of wear from use and cleaning. The action cycles, but it is definitely worn, and the trigger has trouble engaging the tumbler on the hammer, unless it is first pulled back to the first \"click\". It will sometimes catch on its own, but that only happens occasionally. The safety on the rear of the trigger is present and moves easily. The revolver properly breaks down for cleaning, and the loading rammer works well, though the pivot has a lot of slop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bore is in very good condition, showing a partly bright finish with strong lands and grooves. There is past oxidation and fouling, now cleaned away, and we can see some past peppering in areas. This is still well above average for any civil war percussion revolver, and it is definitely surprising a revolver that saw so much exterior wear has a bore this good. The cylinder still has all 6 original nipples, all of which are still clear, however they do show a good amount of oxidation and powder burn on the exterior. The chambers of the cylinder also could use a good cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely \"frontier used example of a Starr Arms M1858 Army Double Action percussion revolver, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1862-63\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .44cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 6 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 12 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Double Action Only\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore on the Starr Percussion Revolver:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally there are three models of Starr revolvers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1863 Single Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver (produced 1863-1864) [23000 produced]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1858 Double Action .36 Caliber Percussion Navy Revolver (produced 1859-1860) [3000 produced]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1858 Double Action .44 Caliber Percussion Army Revolver (produced 1862-1863) [~21454 produced]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the STARR ARMS COMPANY Revolver-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 23,000 double-action Starr revolvers were manufactured in the late 1850s and early 1860s. Of these, most were purchased by the U.S. Army. Starr revolvers, in both single-and double-action models, represented over 12 percent of the side arms issued to Union cavalry troops. Only Colt and Remington revolvers were more frequently encountered in the hands of Northern soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarr revolvers were invented by Eben Townsend Starr of New York City, grandson of Nathan Starr and son of Nathan Starr, Jr., famous U. S. swordmakers and riflemakers of Middletown, Connecticut. This model is marked on the right side of its frame \"STARR'S PATENT JAN. 15, 1856.\", and on the left side, \"STARR. ARMS. Co. NEW YORK.\" The patent date refers to E. T. Starr's U. S. Patent 14,118 for a self-cocking percussion pepperbox. His U.S. Patent 30,843, December 4, 1860, was for his double-action revolver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarr firearms were made at Yonkers, Binghamton, and Morrisania, New York, from 1858 to 1867. The New York City address referred to the Starr Arms Company store and office at 267 Broadway. Starr double-action .44 caliber revolvers, with serial numbers from 1 to about 23,000, were manufactured first, and Starr single-action .44 caliber revolvers, with serial numbers from about 23,000 to about 54,000, last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43476703707205,"sku":"ONJR25MYMF059","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25MYMF059__02.jpg?v=1756496359","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-starr-arms-m1858-44-double-action-army-percussion-revolver-serial-7205","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}